Name: Quinoa with Stir-Fried Winter Veg Recipe
Yield: 1

How To Make Quinoa with Stir-Fried Winter Veg

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, julienned
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cups kale, chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly golden.
Add carrots and bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
Add mushrooms and kale and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes.
Stir in cooked quinoa, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.